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I make no claims to any expertise. I hate Windows and Linux. I can't stand macOS and iOS. I can't tolerate Android, and I certainly don't want to sway you toward any particular worldview.
A theory on ARM laptops, Windows vs macOS/Linux battery life, Qualcomm's ARM chips, and Linux support evolution.
Key Takeaways
- Battery life differences are largely due to OS efficiency, not hardware.
- Windows ARM laptops failed due to software and driver support issues.
- Qualcomm's new ARM chips promise better Linux support, signaling a shift away from Microsoft reliance.
- Linux could unlock the potential of ARM laptops if supported properly.
- There is widespread dissatisfaction with Windows among users and companies.
What the video covers
- The video discusses the author's personal dislike for major operating systems and reluctance to sway opinions.
- MacBooks historically outperformed Windows laptops in battery life due to macOS's efficient resource use, not hardware.
- Linux offers similar battery advantages to macOS compared to Windows.
- The transition of MacBooks to ARM architecture made Windows laptops less competitive in battery life.
- Snapdragon X Elite was the first ARM chip for consumer Windows laptops, promising long battery life but failing in performance and compatibility.
- Windows ARM laptops struggled with software issues like VPNs, Docker, virtualization, and gaming, attributed to Windows rather than hardware.
- Qualcomm initially ignored Linux support, focusing on Microsoft, which hurt the ARM Windows laptop ecosystem.
- Recently, Qualcomm announced Snapdragon X2s with full Linux compatibility, likely due to disappointment with Microsoft.
- The video highlights growing dissatisfaction with Windows among developers and manufacturers.
- The author invites viewers to share their own theories about the future of Windows and ARM laptops.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction and personal stance on operating systems
- 00:13Sharing the 'schizo-theory' about ARM laptops
- 00:18MacBooks vs Windows laptops: battery life and OS impact
- 00:55Impact of ARM architecture on MacBooks and Windows laptops
- 01:19Snapdragon X Elite: promises and real-world performance
- 01:36Windows ARM software issues and Qualcomm's Linux neglect
- 02:26Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X2s and Linux compatibility
- 02:41Widespread dissatisfaction with Windows and future outlook
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But I really want to share my "schizo-theory" with you, for which I found evidence in the latest news.
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Listen, back when everyone was comparing MacBooks and WinBooks, MacBooks naturally won on all fronts, at the very least because they lasted longer. And they didn't start an update with the lid closed in your backpack, draining the battery to zero. And
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that's when I realized that rapid discharge and the need to completely shut down the laptop before closing the lid is not a hardware problem, it's a Windows problem. MacBooks last longer not because Apple invented some new battery standard. They last longer
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because macOS consumes fewer computer resources and drains the battery less. And Linux can boast exactly the same advantages. In my personal experience, on Windows 11, a laptop lasts 3 hours.
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And on Linux Mint, 7 hours. But then MacBooks moved to the ARM architecture, and comparing them to WinBooks became a bit unfair. And there I was with my seven hours of battery life, drooling over a classmate's MacBook with its 14
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hours. Naturally, I didn't drool as much as I do over the prices at spotik.ru. Games, music, movies, neural networks. All foreign services are available for payment with a Russian card and a 15% discount with the promo code Choppa 9. But everything changed
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with the arrival of the Snapdragon X Elite. The first ARM chip for consumer laptops, if you don't count Apple. And my eyes lit up back then. Up to 16 hours of battery life claimed on Windows. I'm afraid to imagine how much
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it would be on Linux. I waited, I saved up money, and then they were released.
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And in all the tests, the WinBooks didn't just lose to MacBooks, they lost to laptops on the x86 architecture.
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Corporate VPNs didn't work, Docker, virtualization, games, 3D programs—the performance was low, the product was a failure. And once again, think about it: this is not a hardware problem, it's a Windows problem, a software problem, a battery life
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problem. Microsoft simply couldn't make a decent ARM system. Install Linux on that laptop, and it would turn into a wonderful device. Except Qualcomm didn't provide Linux support. They didn't provide drivers to the community, they didn't ensure any compatibility.
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Qualcomm developed its processor in close cooperation with Microsoft, completely ignoring Linux support. And, naturally, the raw, buggy ARM Windows just ruined the impression of a MacBook competitor. But what do we see today?
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Qualcomm officially announced that their new Snapdragon X2s will be fully compatible with Linux. And, honestly, I have only one guess as to why this happened. They became disappointed in Microsoft. And now Qualcomm specifically guaranteed Linux support during the presentation. And against
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the backdrop of news that programmers aren't choosing Windows as their primary system, and that x86 laptop manufacturers are bashing Microsoft for their system being crap. Against the backdrop of universal hate for Microsoft, not only from users, but also from companies. I'm very
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interested to see what happens to Windows next, but that's purely my crazy theory. You can offer your own theories in the comments.
Topics:ARM laptopsWindows vs macOSLinux supportQualcomm Snapdragonbattery lifeARM architectureWindows ARMMacBook batterySnapdragon X Eliteoperating systems
